Found - Size 13 Chaco on Big Piney - RESOLVED

[Cowper]

We found what appears to be an almost brand new Chaco floating in a drift 5/17/14. From the condition, I doubt it had been in the water more than a day or two. I can't imagine a chaco coming off your foot, so I'm thinking either someone had it in the bottom of their boat, or it was carried away from a riverside campsite during a river rise.

In any case, I know it's a long shot, but I'll keep it for several months in the hopes the original owner can reclaim it.

[mdrakepaddle]

Since I did not foresee my canoe ("the turd") overturning at almost every rapid, I also would never assume a chaco coming off of a foot. I am pleased that you found my missing shoe and your theory about the shoe being located in the boat and not my foot holds true. Thanks for being so kind to post this.

Email me at michaelaarondrake@gmail.com and I will send you a picture of the other shoe (I have the right foot).

Thanks!

[SteveGabbard]

Wow. What a reunion! I will only add this. Cowper is boating out west for awhile so hold tight. I'm sure he will reunite you with your Chaco when he returns.

[hilbili]

why do the dates look funny? it says he boated jun 17 and cowpers post was may 23!

nevermind..... it's 2 different tacos.